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Carpenters Who Care
Posted OnJuly 29, 2021 by
Members Helping Members with their Fight for Sobriety Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers in other professions, finds a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU College of Global Public Health. (1) In 2017, a group of carpenters wanted to get together in…Read More
Baltimore Community Helping to Promote the MAGLEV High Speed Rail
Posted OnJuly 16, 2021 by
This week in the City of Baltimore, local residents and elected officials came together to promote the Northeast MAGLEV Superconducting High-Speed Rail project with a “Rally For Good Paying Jobs”. Excitement is building for the project that will help connect The District of Columbia to New York City with a one-hour commute time. The…Read More
Council Representative Position Available – Send in Resume Today
Posted OnJune 22, 2021 byGreetings, We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 274 and is interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We are seeking aggressive, dedicated Union members committed to building the…Read More
Trade Show Representative – Send in Resume Today
Posted OnJune 21, 2021 byGreetings, We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing and interested in the position of Tradeshow Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We are seeking aggressive, dedicated Union members committed to building the ranks of our membership and…Read More
Update Your TRAIN Vaccine Qualifications
Posted OnJune 8, 2021 by
As the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America works towards fully reopening the International Training Center, they must ensure the facility is safe for carpenters and staff to return at full capacity. To meet this requirement, any member who wishes to attend training programs at the International Training Center in Las Vegas,…Read More
Philly Flower Show 2021 Union Built
Posted OnJune 4, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Assist with Return of the Philly Flower Show As the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show launches its first-ever outdoor event, it was a team of local union trade show carpenters that can be thanked for making it all possible. WATCH 6 ABC News Sneak Peek With EAS Carpenters Union…Read More
Philadelphia Apprentices Compete in Skills Competition
Posted OnJune 1, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Apprentices are provided with the most state-of-the-art training to prepare them for everything that comes with working on a job site. Every year the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Center of Philadelphia & Vicinity looks to provide their carpenters and the public with an Open House and Skills Competition that allows carpenter apprentices to…Read More
New Certified Rigger and Signaler Program
Posted OnMay 27, 2021 byEffective on July 1st, 2021 The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters updating its Rigger and Signaler programs, including titles, certification processes, requirements, etc. Click HERE to learn more.Read More
Apprentice Signing Day for Brooke High School Students
Posted OnMay 27, 2021 by
For high school students, graduating can be a scary and daunting time filled with questions about what their future may hold. Students seeking a career in the construction industry, however, have a clearer pathway. Four students from Brooke High School are set to embark on a journey in the construction industry starting with a four-year…Read More
Pittsburgh Apprentices Compete in Skills Competition
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Apprentices are provided with the most state-of-the-art training to prepare them for everything that comes with working on a job site. Every year the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center looks to provide their carpenters and the public with an Open House and Skills Expo that allows carpenter apprentices to use their skills to show…Read More